2018 FIFA WC: Will Germany be the first country to win back-to-back titles since Brazil in 1958 and 1962?

Moscow, Russia (PANA) - As the 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Russia on Thursday, FIFA.com, which has been counting down the last 100 days with interesting facts from the history of the competition, is asking which country will succeed defending champions Germany.

It is also asking whether Die Nationalelf claim their fifth star and become the first team to win back-to-back titles since Brazil in 1958 and 1962?

"All will be revealed on 15 July when the Trophy is lifted into the evening sky," FIFA.com said.

The 21st edition of the world’s greatest football tournament will kick off at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium with the match between the hosts and Saudi Arabia.

The tournament will run from 14 June to 15 July.
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Before that, four weeks of captivating football await. Let the games begin!